Brevard
Person of broad military accomplishments.
Name Census estimates that about 1 living Americans carry the first name Brevard. The name is used almost exclusively for boys. The average person named Brevard today is around 90 years old, and the year with the single highest number of Brevard births was 1928 (9 babies).
This page is the full Name Census profile for Brevard. Below you will find a gender breakdown showing how the name splits between male and female registrations, a year-by-year popularity chart stretching back to 1880, decade-level totals, the top US states for this name, its meaning and etymology, and a set of frequently asked questions with data-backed answers.
Key insights
- • The typical person named Brevard is about 90 years old today, placing it firmly among the names of earlier generations. Most living Brevards were born before 1946.
- • Fewer than 100 living Americans are believed to carry the name Brevard. It is among the rarest names in the SSA records.
People living today
1
~ 1 in 342,754,338 Americans
Peak year
1928
9 babies that year
Average age
90
years old
1931 SSA rank
#3,824
Tracked since 1928
Popularity
Brevard: popularity over time
The SSA tracks Brevard from the 1920s through to the 1930s, spanning 2 decades of birth certificate data. The biggest single decade for the name was the 1920s, with 9 total registrations. Although the numbers have come down from the 1920s peak, Brevard remains solidly in use and shows no sign of disappearing from maternity wards.
Babies born per year
Decades
Brevard by decade
The table below breaks the full SSA timeline into ten-year windows. Each row shows how many male and female babies were given the name Brevard during that decade, along with a combined total. This is useful for spotting eras where the name surged or retreated.
Origin
Meaning and history of Brevard
The given name Brevard originates from the Old English language, and its roots can be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon period in Britain, spanning from the 5th to the 11th century. The name is derived from the Old English words "brefu" and "hord," which together translate to "broad treasure" or "broad hoard."
The name was initially used as a descriptive term, likely referring to a person's wealth or prosperity. It later transitioned into a personal name, likely during the Norman Conquest of England in the 11th century when many Old English names were adopted by the Norman nobility.
One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Brevard can be found in the Domesday Book, a survey commissioned by William the Conqueror in 1086. The name appears as "Brefurdus" in the book's records, suggesting it was in use among the English populace at the time.
Throughout the Middle Ages, the name Brevard maintained a presence, although it was not as widespread as some other Anglo-Saxon names. Notable individuals with this name include Brevard de Moncton (c. 1235-1298), a nobleman and landowner from Wiltshire, England, and Brevard de Beaumont (c. 1290-1352), a knight who fought in the Hundred Years' War.
During the Renaissance period, the name experienced a resurgence in popularity, particularly among the English gentry and nobility. One prominent figure from this era was Brevard Cavendish (1551-1628), an English courtier and diplomat who served under Queen Elizabeth I and King James I.
In the 17th century, the name Brevard gained more traction in the American colonies, where it was adopted by some English settlers. One notable bearer was Brevard Holmes (1628-1695), a colonist and plantation owner in Virginia.
As the name continued its journey into the modern era, it was carried by several influential figures, including Brevard Morse (1791-1872), an American inventor and artist credited with developing the first successful telegraph system, and Brevard Childs (1923-2007), a renowned biblical scholar and theologian.
While not a common name today, Brevard has left an indelible mark on history, with its origins rooted in the rich linguistic heritage of Old English and its journey spanning centuries and continents.
People
Brevard + last name combinations
How many people share a full name with Brevard as the first name? Click a combination below to see the estimate, or search any pairing.
Related
Other names starting with B
Other first names starting with B with a similar number of bearers.
FAQ
Brevard: questions and answers
How many people in the U.S. are named Brevard?
Name Census puts the figure at roughly 1 living Americans. We arrive at this by taking every SSA birth registration for Brevard going back to 1880 and adjusting each cohort for expected survival using CDC actuarial life tables. The result is an age-weighted living-bearer count, not a raw birth total. That works out to about 1 in 342,754,338 US residents.
Is Brevard a common name?
We classify Brevard as "Very Rare". It ranks above 3.8% of all first names in the SSA dataset by living bearers. Across the full history of the data, 14 babies have been registered with this name.
When was Brevard most popular?
The single biggest year for Brevard was 1928, when 9 babies received the name. The fact that the average living Brevard is about 90 years old gives you a rough sense of which era contributed the most bearers who are still alive today.
What does the SSA popularity chart show?
The chart tracks births, not the number of people alive with the name today. Each point shows how many babies were given the name Brevard in that year. That makes it useful for spotting when the name rose, peaked, or faded.
Is Brevard a male name?
Yes, 100.0% of people registered as Brevard in the SSA data are male. You can see the full per-sex comparison in the gender distribution section above, which includes the latest year rank, birth count, and peak year for each sex.
Is Brevard still being used today?
Yes. The SSA still recorded Brevard in 2024, and the page above shows its latest-year rank where available. A name can be well past its peak and still remain in steady use, especially if it built up a large population over earlier decades.
Why can a name have a lot of living bearers even if it is not trendy now?
Because living-bearer counts and current baby-name popularity measure different things. A name like Brevard can build up a very large population over many decades, even if fewer parents are choosing it now than they did at its peak.
Where does this data come from?
First-name figures come from the Social Security Administration's national baby name files, which cover every name on a birth certificate from 1880 to 2024. Living-bearer estimates layer in CDC actuarial life tables broken out by sex to account for mortality. The population baseline (342,754,338) is the Census Bureau's latest national estimate. You can read the full calculation on our methodology page.
Does every first name have Census demographic data?
No. The public Census first-name release only covers names that met the Bureau's publication rules, so many rarer names in the SSA files do not have a published Census demographic snapshot. In those cases, the page still shows the SSA trend, gender history, and state data.
How many people share the name Brevard?
For a quick modern estimate, our sister site HowManyOfMe.org answers that in one glance, with the living-bearer count front and centre.